Make a texture spray at home with this easy recipe. It's a simple way to get that beachy, tousled hairstyle without needing a full day at the beach.
If you love loose waves and a soft, lived-in look, this homemade texturizing spray is a great one to keep on hand.
It adds just enough grit and texture to help your hair hold shape, especially if you have fine hair that tends to fall flat.
I started making my own after realizing I wanted something simpler than a lot of store-bought options.
Many of the best texturizing sprays have long ingredient lists and strong fragrance, and I wanted something lighter that still worked.
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Skill Level: Beginner
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
See the recipe card below for measurements and instructions.
Homemade Beach Texture Spray Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Distilled Water
- 1 tablespoon Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon Jojoba Oil
- 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
- 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Warm the distilled water in a pot, making sure it doesn't reach a boil (this helps the salt dissolve more easily).
- Transfer the warm water to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients, whisking until fully combined.
- Use a funnel to carefully pour the mixture into your bottle.
- Shake well before each use.
Notes
How to Use Texturizing Spray
This spray works best on dry hair or slightly damp hair.
- Lightly mist the spray onto your strands
- Focus on mid-lengths and ends rather than the roots
- Scrunch your hair with your hands to help bring out waves or curls
If you're starting with straight hair, try braiding it overnight and spraying it in the morning for a soft, wavy hair look.
What to Expect
This texture spray gives your hair a soft matte finish with touchable texture. It adds just enough grip to keep your hairstyle in place without feeling stiff or sticky.
Because of the salts, it can absorb a bit of moisture, which helps create that beachy look. The added oils and aloe vera help keep hair from feeling overly dry.
Tips for Best Results
- Great for adding volume and texture to fine hair
- Use lightly at first, then add more as needed
- Too much salt can make hair feel dry, so adjust to your preference
- Works especially well for enhancing natural waves and curls
Final Thoughts
This homemade texturizing spray is one of those simple DIY recipes that becomes a staple pretty quickly.
It's easy to make, uses basic ingredients, and gives you that relaxed, beachy hairstyle without heat styling.
Plus, you can adjust the formula to suit your hair type and the amount of hold you want.
Here is a hairstyle tutorial using this same beach spray.
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Hi, I'm Katie!
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laura
Love this!
be likealady
how smart! I never had thought about this way 🙂 . will try but I am not sure can stand those material in my hair.
all in all, it was an interesting post to me.
have a good weekend
Kimberly
Can I have your coconut banana beach hair spray recipe?